Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ann Munnelly (née O’Connell)
Portlaoise, Laois
Ann Munnelly, Née O’Connell, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, 29th December, 2024, peacefully, at Beaumont Hospital, surrounded by her loving and devoted children, Róisín, Pauric and Elaine, and their partners Emily and Ciarán, adored four grandchildren Cian, Alisha, Odhrán and Córa, brothers Dan and Tom, nieces, nephews, relatives, extended family and a large circle of friends.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Beaumont Foundation. Please click on link below to donate.
Mairèad Gaffney Moore
4 Village View, Errill, Laois
Mairéad Gaffney-Moore, 4 Village View, Errill, Co. Laois, December 31st. 2024, unexpectedly at St. James’s Hospital, Dublin in the presence of her heartbroken family.
Predeceased by her dad Frank.
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband Eoin, her adored daughters Ciara and Caoimhe, her mother Brenda, sister Marcella, mother-in-law Teresa, father-in-law Mick, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, extended family, work colleagues, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced in the coming days.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Friends of Portlaoise Regional Hospital or The I.C.U. St James’s Hospital Dublin.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Ollie Byrne
Ballylinan, Laois/Carlow
Ollie Byrne of Killabban, Ballylinan, Co Laois, passed away peacefully, on January 2nd, 2025.
Beloved son of Breda and the late Liam and much loved brother of Willie, Bridget, Seamus, Claire and the late Pauline and Peggy.
He will be sadly missed by his loving mother, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunt, uncles, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends
Reposing at Carpenter Bros Funeral Home, Graiguecullen, (Eircode R93 ET80) on Friday, January 3rd, from 3pm concluding with Prayers at 7.30pm that evening. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 11am in St. Abban’s Church, Killeen, Co. Laois (Eircode R93 HK58), followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Monica O’Rourke (née Kelly)
Clonaslee, Laois/Moone, Kildare
Monica O’Rourke (nee Kelly) Clonaslee and formerly Moone, Co. Kildare died unexpectedly at home December 31st 2024.
Predeceased by her husband Tommy.
Deeply regretted by her loving family Margaret Tommy, Niall, Maureen and Shane, her brother Eamon, grandchildren, family, neighbours and her many friends.
Reposing at The Heritage Centre, Clonaslee, onFriday 3rd, from 4pm with Rosary at 7pm.
Funeral Mass on Saturday at 11am in St Manman’s Church Clonaslee, with burial afterwards in Clonaslee Cemetery.
Home is strictly private Saturday morning.
Funeral Mass can be viewed on
https://churchmedia.tv/st-manmans-church
Felix Bennett
Glendowns, Portlaoise, Laois
Felix Bennett, Glendowns Portlaoise . 24th December, 2024.
Passed away peacefully after a short illness at St. James Hospital. Son of the late Felix and Catherine Bennett. Predeceased by his brother John. Deeply regretted by is brother Noel and Richard. Sister in law Margaret. Nieces Jessica and Sarah . Cousins. Relatives and friends.
Reposing at Keegans Funeral home Portlaoise on Saturday from 10.30 am. Removal also on Saturday to arrive at SS Peter and Pauls Chuch Portlaoise for 12 noon mass. Interment will follow afterwards in St Fintans Cemetery Ballyfin. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Charity.
SEE ALSO – Deaths in Laois – Thursday, January 2, 2025
